It’s no secret that the world of trail running has unlocked something in female runners.
I’m not talking about the elite, powerhouses of the running world. I’m talking women, like me, who have found something in themselves that is lit on fire by being surrounded by trees, rocks and country. By reading this, I know you’re a trail runner, so you know the feeling of runners’ high – of course, these feelings are not limited to female runners, but I would argue that the butterfly effect of these feelings are where the power, and the change, lies for women.
Let me preface this entire article by saying this is not a literary bashing of male trail runners. It’s not about citing the history of every time women have experienced disadvantage or inequality. This is about momentum. Women are different. We have different needs and by having a conversation, we step towards change. Accepting these needs and the barriers to entry in trail running allows first, conversation and ultimately, increased participation and improved experience in the world
